Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne?

October 10, 7451

It departed from Dasmorg to Ramyoke (Count Aerous' capital).

Besides Bath and Heggs, who were able to follow along from Beglitz, there were three others.

At the core of the former Black Topaz era, Narzomelin, who currently serves as Chief Constable of the House of Lord Andersen, Baghmaia, a young member, and Rockwise, who was previously at a party called Sakura (Primrose) and was pulled by Andersen.

Narzomelin is a brilliant spear-user and top-notch magician. She is a female of the elf race, commonly known as Roll.

I've been face-to-face and talked to many times in the past, and I know people well.

Well, an adventurer is often a shabby woman, but her head turns and she's honest.

Kirk, who was also her right-hand man in Andersen's time, is probably the most reliable resource.

Bagmaia is a Pupil (fume) man, commonly known as El, who was originally in the military as a knight in the Viscount Andersen domain.

My brother was in the Black Topaz, but he died in the seven layers of the labyrinth, so Andersen pulled him out of the Knights and became an adventurer.

The youngest member is 25 years old and has a shield (shield holder).

I don't know much about the Blue Dragon because I talked to him a little while he was on the move.

And Rockwise.

A woman with an elf named Meme, and as I said earlier, she didn't start an adventurer's life as a member of the Black Topaz.

I haven't talked about the core, so it's not completely confirmed, but the adventurer group (party) called Sakura (Primrose), which she originally belonged to, is one of the few operational units that belongs to the crew of Romberg's Royal Turbulence.

It is no exaggeration to say that it was a force that was supposed to be driven out when it needed to exercise power, whether it was legal or illegal, and that it belonged there, and that it was full of suspicion.

In the case of the seven-layer incident, it was withdrawn from the cherry blossoms (primrose) to participate in the black yellow balls (black topaz), but it seems that it is too late to consider that the cherry blossoms (primrose) that belonged to it were suddenly passed through, and the saddle was quickly changed.

Well, when I said that, Andersen himself was selling my information to the king, so I don't know what to say.

As an attaché, Andersen was trying to add two of the most powerful factions he'd ever acted with: Barr and Vicks, in addition to Role, but I was chosen because I said, "I know them well, and I need someone I don't know very well."

It was a little early around 3pm, but it came to a good place.

"Let's rest here tonight."

It was a slightly open place with a creek running by.

Several horse-restraint piles have also been struck on the riverbank so that pedestrians and others can make cattle and horses drink water.

"Ehh!? It's in the Dart Plains!?"

Everyone disagreed, starting with Bath.

Unlike a large group of dozens of people, it is also the head of an act I would never do with a normal me, so it is natural.

“What? Are you scared?

I dare you to provoke me.

"Of course, it's right in the middle of the Dart Plains, not to mention along the street. Moreover, there are only six of them. I'm definitely going to be attacked in the middle of the night!"

Shit. I heard you were going to get to a village called Rasht in an hour.

Bath and Hegs were absolutely right.

I don't care if Balduk's top adventurers stay here?

"I'm glad you can call us first-class, but it's because we're first-class." My lord, you've been having too much fun. "

Rockwise said.

The young Bagmaia nods as if she agrees with her.

"Besides, you understand best that top adventurers are not called top-notch because they are strong against monsters..." I don't want to get close to Junko, but as I always say, I wouldn't dare to camp in a place like this with a high level of danger..... "

Narzomelin seems to be trying to hate me.

Well, you could say you just claimed that you weren't just a yes-man.

... I guess you really don't like camping here.

If a monster attacks you, you won't be able to help me?

"I don't know, but I don't have a tent or a blanket." I don't think you'll be able to get enough rest under these circumstances. "

That's true.

I had no intention of camping this time.

Just in case, I stopped trying to prepare a tent or blanket by saying that it would only be a waste of luggage.

"If you're attacked, don't worry if you're attacked. I don't know how to fight Narzomelin and Rockwise, so I want you to show me how you fought.”

I can't even say it's a problem if a dragon comes out... I don't care, but I dare ignore it here.

Whether you stayed in a decent inn or an aristocratic mansion, this is the Dart Plain.

If a dragon attacked us, we'd be in danger together.

Don't worry about it.

The minions are silent and keep to what the parent bottle says.

Especially if you don't say what you don't usually say or don't do, think about it like, "There's a reason for this."

If it was a genuine (laughing) killer (Slaughter's), then everyone would have noticed with my second word.

Oh, of course I'm not really interested in fighting.

I'm not saying that's not true at all, but I was at a first-class party, and I don't think my strength is low.

"I've already made up my mind. From now until 23: 00, Bath and Heggs, you watch. Then, until two o'clock, Narzomelin and Bagmaia. And then, until five o'clock, I'll keep an eye on Rockwise. Do you understand?"



And at midnight.

Rockwise and I were woken up by Narzomelin.

"Hmm. Time?"

Around 20: 00, I was asleep, so I woke up sputtering.

Rockwise is staring at the flames as she scrapes her eyes near the fire.

Don't be blurry, at least keep an eye on your surroundings.

I'm pretty sure it's a dangerous place.

The two of us have taken turns lying around on armrests surrounding the fire.

"You stay on fire for a while." I'm going to look around. "

Yes, yes.

When I didn't say anything like watching myself or following you around here, I just rang it with a balduk.

Not to say by the camp, it's a serious act on the part of a top adventurer, such as a fool who walks into a dark dart plain by himself.

I spent about five minutes taking a light walk around the area.

Of course, I used life-sensing (Detect Life) magic several times along the way, but at least one animal was at a distance of 50 meters, and although several other animals sensed life, they were not moving at all, so I left them alone.

At least it doesn't matter if it's a nocturnal animal or a monster that wants to attack us.

Back at the camp, Rockwise was holding a bow in the shade of a tree trunk growing next to a bonfire.

The arrows are not on the bow, but the quiver is in charge, so if anything happens, you can shoot right away.

Looks like she's completely awake.

I slowly leaned over to her side and folded my arms as I handed her a “no abnormality” sign.

At the same time, I don't imitate my legs, but I don't meditate until my eyes.

Rockwise nodded small to me, throwing a piece of firewood into the fire and moving away.

You took turns watching my surroundings.

Unlike me, I'm an elf with infrared vision (infrastructure and vision), so I'm going to walk around a lot more than I do.

Use Life Sensing (Detect Life) magic in a row while leaning against a tree.

Except for the fact that Rockwise is moving slowly, I don't think there's any hostile life around.

Well, not in the Dart Plains, but it wasn't always attacked by monsters.

It's not unusual for an orc subordinate to burn a fire and eat something by burning or grilling it.

There is no other kindling within sight from here.

If the weather is bad, such as rainfall, it will be different, but if it grows in the shrub bush or a little tall grass along the way, it will not be visible if it is 300m away (within that, it can be found in most cases by reflection on trees, etc.).

Since the range of the life-sensing (Detect Life) magic is also used at about 200m, I am confident that if there is a group that burns the fire within the range, I will definitely not miss it.

Rockwise is back.

Now we can confirm the visible range and scaffolding of the surrounding area during this time period.

It won't be a problem if you can settle down for a while by playing fireball.

"I'm back, please give me a fire number."

I nodded to the whispering Rockwise and gently headed for the fire.

Looks like we don't need to add firewood yet.

Pour hot water into a rubber cup and take it to her.

"Hot water. Keep your fingers warm."

It's okay to drink it, but at this time of year, the temperature drops to about 10 degrees in the morning.

When I said I had to, my hand seemed to be an idiot or something, and I let go of the aim of the bow.

"Ah... thank you"

Rockwise thanked him in surprise as he pulled out the handle of the cup he had offered.

About 30 minutes later, I went around again.

Rockwise then turned to look around.

It's about time.

I switched guards for less than an hour.

Everyone is completely asleep.

Even if it's an assault, it's like a bouncing sleep, but if it's like a whisper in the shade of a tree, no one will wake up.

Rockwise returns with his left hand horizontally extended with the palm facing this way.

“Good job, tea. It's warming up.”

I'm going to make you some tea in the cup I just gave you.

"Oh, I'm sorry. Thank you."

Next to me, I put my back on the trunk of a tree, and Rockwise sipped a hot cup of tea while cooling down.

Let's talk a little bit.

When I said that, I slowly turned my face towards me.

“Yes, what is it?”

"I'm sorry if it wasn't, but I thought you were the one who wanted to talk to me."

I didn't look her in the face, I just glanced sideways.

"Eh? Even if you say so..."

I'm surprised at what I'm saying.

The movements, facial expressions, and sounds are natural.

Well, that's fine.

Don't miss out on the opportunity you've created.

And if Rockwise isn't going to step in anymore right now, I'm not going to talk anymore.

In this way, the act of forcing a camp that is considered dangerous in the middle of the Dart Plain, or standing on guard yourself despite the position of being a marquis, is nothing but an idiot, but there is no way to do it.

Silence continues for a while.

There is only the sound of bugs and grass and leaves rubbing against each other.

Well, I've heard how this guy got into the Black Topaz, but since then, he hasn't shown any "decisive" evidence or gaps.

I don't think you've been watching or conspiring against me from the beginning.

It was Andersen's idea that the Black Topaz was absorbed by the Slaughter!?

... I don't think so. I guess I couldn't talk to Rikishi about it.

And why did Andersen come down to me all of a sudden?

I've been thinking about it many times, and I've discussed it with everyone in Mizuchi and the Slaughter (Slaughter), but I've come all the way here without falling into trouble.

Until you knelt before me at the main gate of Lombardy Castle in the capital of the kingdom and swore allegiance to me, you still don't understand.

He knew that he would be my subordinate, and as an aristocrat, he had no place to be.

However, not only have you continued to nod to my intentions since then, but your loyalty to me has not been broken.

Regardless of whether you disobeyed me or not, I honestly don't understand that you were willing to tell me what the king told you about your assignment, ask for instructions, and even show me a report in advance.

There are some friendly places, but I can't believe that Andersen, who stayed on the top of the team in Balduk like a living horse, was danced by the words of one of these guys.

And did Andersen know that Sakura (Primrose) was the King's steward organization?

What exactly does Rockwise have in mind?

It's hard to believe that I haven't heard from the rest of the cherry blossoms (Primrose) in the capital of the kingdom about the turbulence.

"Um..."

I wonder if there was anything I could think of. Rockwise called out with a squeaky voice.

What?

I turned to her a little and replied.

"I wonder... what does your Lordship think of me...?"

How about that?

I apologize for replying to your question, but she doesn't want to hear a face-to-face response either.

"No...... that......"

Rockwise seems stuck in words, but I'm not going to give you a boat here.

Do you think I'm an intercessor to you, sir?

"Huh. How else can I take it?"

It just spurted out a little bit.

But now it was clear. It seems that the fact that the cherry blossoms (Primrose) are part of the turbulent wave has been reported to me.

"Um......"

"But I don't want to blame it."

It didn't mean anything to me.

It was only natural to have a spy.

Moreover, under the feudal system, it is impossible for the royal family not to explore the trends of the subordinate nobility.

Huh?

……

I raised my question, but I didn't answer anything.

"Ah... uhm... you know Sister Pham, no, about the cherry blossoms (Primrose), right?"

Well, you know.

I don't know how to keep quiet.

It's like a turbulent combat unit.

……

This time, Rockwise shut up.

Oh, if I may say so.

And you're working for a guy named Zeidlitz.

I forgot to say this.

If you're getting a report about that, you know that I know Zeidlitz (although I was the shadow warrior who met him then).

"I did not initially receive orders to investigate and report on your case." I received it when Lord Andersen decided to be sealed off by Dasmorg! "

I feel desperate for some reason.

Yeah, you think I'm mad at you for finding out about me.

"I'm telling you! I was told to stand up for the safety of Lord Andersen and protect the Duchess."

"Is it because the Duchess is drawing His Majesty's blood?"

Y-Yeah, that's right.

Huh? That king is a child of men too.

"As for Lord Greedo, since I went to Dasmorg, I've only been asked to conduct a background check if possible... I haven't reported anything in particular, and I really haven't...!"

"It doesn't matter to the extent that it was reported." Anyway, am I loyal to you, Duchess Andersen? "

“Of course I do. In any case, unofficially, I am the first child of His Majesty. Besides, being a newcomer isn't such a bad thing either....."

It is true that Andersen is admired by his members.

- What's going on? Bonding or something? Sometimes it makes you feel that way.

Well, most of the members seem to be lineage who originally served the Viscount Andersen family, and that's what happens.

"I see. Then I'll give you one piece of advice." You know, for a while... don't you think there's something strange about Andersen's condition? "

”Oh, that was... about three to four years ago”

Do you know anything about it?

But before that!?

"I thought you were coming to Dasmorg..."

I accidentally saw her face.

“I think it's weird. It is not unnatural to swear loyalty to me. But that's how much it used to be."

"Well, well, that's right... um, sir...?"

"What has changed her?"

Rockwise looked at me quite seriously.

- What? What?

Are you in love?

An elf is quite a beauty, but a small tit is a big minus.